Pet exercises that are fun

Working together builds a bond with your pet, while having many psychological and health benefits for you too. Exercise also tends to help pets avoid boredom, which can lead to destructive behavior, and will satisfy many of your pet's instinctual urges to dig, herd, chew, retrieve and chase.

The most common of pet exercises would have to be dog walking. Most all pet owners walk their dog. This gives you and your pet a reason to get outdoors for a few minutes, if not longer and exercise... Most experts feel that a thirty-minute routine, four times a week is sufficient for a dog of normal health, of course your pet would prefer everyday. Walking promotes muscle and bone where a dog is likely to need it. It stretches out the muscles and lubricates the joints.

Take your dog for a walk not more than a half-hour after his big meal of the day. This very gentle exercise will help stimulate his digestion. Then after a few hours have gone by, you can put him through a more demanding regimen of activity.

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Dogs love and prefer the slow, “sniffy” walk over a run... Running next to a jogging owner is good for the cardiovascular system and keeps a young, active dog fit, but does not fill their social needs. It would be best to “cross train” the young active dog. Maybe jogging with breaks at wooded or vacant lots. They soon learn where to stop on their on.

This can also help to eliminate nail trimming if you are running on pavement. It's best not to run only on pavement because of the impact it has on your dogs joints and yours. Make sure the pavement is not hot before running. If it's to hot for your bare feet, than it's to hot for his.

If you have a water-loving breed, such as a Retriever, you can even go swimming. If you live near the beach or lake this can be fun for you both. Just take the temperature into consideration and also the breed of your dog.

Playing catch with a ball or frisbee is what every dog loves to do. It's fun and something you can do after work if you're to tired to run or walk. If using a ball it's best to use a solid rubber ball, which will stay much cleaner than cloth!

Most dogs also love to play tug-a-war with a rope, which will depend on your dog's breed, as to how much energy you are willing to expend. The Booda Solo Tug Dog Toy from the pet supply store is perfect for healthful games of pull and tug.

The number one reason for pet exercises is to maintain your dogs weight and health. Pet exercises improve muscle tone, also builds endurance, and can help prevent cardiovascular disease.

Pet exercises can also keep your pet happy. By starting a regular schedule, your dogs will start anticipating when you're going to take them for there exercise. A pet exercise pen may also help you.

While exercises can make pets live up to 30% longer, it is important to know the suitable exercise, if you have a puppy or a senior dog. As we should see a doctor for our health, you should also ask your veterinarian about the exercise suited for your pet before you start the fun. Make sure you and your dog are healthy first. As with us, don't start your best friend out with a two mile run, slowly work up to that distance.

Never exercise your dog in the heat of the day and keep his weight under control. It's also a good idea to give your dog some water to drink before a walk.

Have fun and stay healthy!

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